Take A List Of Questions To Your Doctor'S Exam

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Be an active partner in your health care! Take a list of questions or symptoms with you to your next appointment and discuss it with your health care provider. It will help them make better decisions and make sure your priorities have been addressed.

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EARTHY2

This is the best advice I've seen here in a long time. Just be sure to take that list with you and ask away.
- by EARTHY2

I agree with you about how important it is to take a list of questions to the doctor. Additionally, for people dealing with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, etc. and/or people on several medications, it is a good idea to take one other person with you to the doctor. It is good to have someone else with you because sometimes they hear or remember some instruction or advice the doctor gave that you may miss or forget. Two heads are better than one.
- by 7WORSHIPS

THENEWME43

I've actually done this! It's a great way to make sure you don't forget something important.
- by THENEWME43

Wow! This is weird! I just went to the doc the other day to have my general physical. I didn't actually have a list with me and made a note to self to make sure I do NOT forget that next time. Although I di have a great doc that took his time so I wasn't rushed and could think about more things to ask. Great one!! - by LILDREAMY

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